BlackBerry Z30
#4268
Samsung Ativ S I8750
#5216Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z30
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Performance
54.551.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
23.320.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.045.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
35.028.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z30 features a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 4.8-inch display of the Samsung Ativ S I8750, though both have the same resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Z30 is equipped with a slightly faster dual-core 1.7 GHz processor and has 2GB of RAM, while the Ativ S has a 1.5 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Z30 has a marginally better front camera at 2 MP versus the Ativ S's 1.9 MP.
- The Z30 also boasts a larger battery capacity of 2880 mAh compared to the Ativ S's 2300 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Z30 runs BlackBerry OS 10.2, while the Ativ S operates on Windows Phone 8, providing different user experiences.
- The Z30 is heavier at 170g compared to the Ativ S's 135g, indicating a sturdier build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z30
Samsung Ativ S I8750
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2880 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2880 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
140.7 x 72 x 9.4 mm (5.54 x 2.83 x 0.37 in)
137.2 x 70.5 x 8.7 mm (5.40 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
170 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass